How far is Uvalde, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Uvalde, TX to Killeen, TX is about 244.7 miles (393.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
244.68 mi
04h 20m
Flight
180.23 mi
290.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.23 mi
Kilometers
290.06 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.68 mi
Kilometers
393.78 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Sun, Apr 12, 3:55 PM CDT
Return by in Uvalde
Sun, Apr 12, 8:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Uvalde
2026-04-12T11:35
Arrive Killeen
Sun, Apr 12, 3:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Uvalde
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kingsbury
TX

Census designated place

From Uvalde
122.3 mi
02h 10m
To Killeen
122.3 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Uvalde and Killeen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Uvalde and Killeen.

  1. 1

    Start on North Getty Street

    9 m · 8 sec · North Getty Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East US Highway 90

    37.7 mi · 43 min · East US Highway 90

  4. 4

    Continue on 19th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    25.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 90 East

  6. 6

    Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

    12.5 mi · 14 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    10.9 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Pickle Parkway

    86 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Pickle Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen

    874 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1424 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 35

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 195

    34 mi · 38 min · State Highway 195

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    80 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Uvalde and Killeen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pickle Parkway
86 mi · 35%
East US Highway 90
37.7 mi · 15%
State Highway 195
34 mi · 14%
US Highway 90 East
25.4 mi · 10%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 9%
Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
12.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pickle Parkway

Continue on Pickle Parkway

86 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.4 mi
180.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsbury
02h 10m from Uvalde
Leave By
8:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Uvalde and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Uvalde to Killeen?

The road trip is about 244.7 miles (393.8 km) and usually takes 04h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kingsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.3 miles from Uvalde and 122.3 miles from Killeen.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.61 one way or $65.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Uvalde and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.

Stop Ideas Near Kingsbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kingsbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kingsbury.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

28 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

68 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

69 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

110 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Uvalde and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 180.23 mi (290.06 km).

Uvalde

#1 Uvalde

City in and the county seat of Uvalde County, Texas

Population15,977
Coordinates29.2096800, -99.7861700
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Uvalde (-99.78617, 29.20968)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.63 gal
32.68 L · about $32.61
Round trip
$65.23
17.26 gal · 65.36 L
Estimated CO2
76.7 kg one way
Round trip: 153.4 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.61 $65.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.69 $73.39
Premium $4.59 $39.62 $79.24
Diesel $3.99 $34.46 $68.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Uvalde and Killeen. The current time is 11:35:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.